The Government of Georgia has expressed deep condolences to Pakistan following yesterday’s plane crash, which killed all 48 people on board.
The Pakistan International Airways flight was travelling on a domestic route when it crashed in the country's north yesterday afternoon.
There were 42 passengers, five crew members and one ground engineer on board, the airline confirmed.
Famous pop singer-turned Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed was among the victims, along with three foreigners - two Austrians and one Chinese citizen - reported BBC.
Georgia offered words of sympathy regarding the crash.
Let me express my deep sorrow about the plane crash in Pakistan. I express deep condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Pakistan and the country's government. I wish for them to stand strong in this moment of grief,” said Georgia’s Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili.
Flight PK-661 was flying from Chitral to capital Islamabad.
Pakistani authorities said an investigation would be launched to determine the cause of the crash however apparent engine issues will be a focus of inquiries.
Irfan Elahi, from Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority, told Dawn newspaper: "At the moment, there is no other reason for the plane crash other than the failure of the left engine."
The plane came down in the Havelian area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, about 70km from Islamabad.